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The Automobile Industry Pocket Guide 2023/2024
ACEA's Pocket Guide is the go-to fact book for everything related to the automotive industry and market – fresh with new data and statistics every year.
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Euro 7 Council position: Step in right direction, but cost pressure remains high, industry cautions
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) takes note of the agreement on Euro 7 reached by national ministers today.
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EU-UK battery rules: Act now and do the right thing, EU auto chief urges Commission
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is making an urgent plea to the European Commission to act immediately to prevent taxes being imposed on electric vehicles traded between the EU and the UK from January 2024.
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Fact sheet: EU-UK rules of origin
The UK is the EU’s number one market for vehicle exports by volume, including EU-made battery-electric vehicles. The EU is also by far the largest market for UK vehicle exports.
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Fact sheet: EU-China vehicle trade
China is the third largest market for EU vehicle exports after the UK (ranked first) and the US (ranked second).
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Free and fair trade: one piece of the global competitiveness puzzle
Since Ursula von der Leyen delivered her State of the Union address earlier this month, the talk of the town has been her announcement that the European Commission intends to launch an anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles (EV) imported from China. This has sent ripples not only across Brussels, but right around the world.
Water used in car production in the EU
The water consumption per passenger car produced in the EU has been reduced by 34.4% since 2005, as this interactive infographic shows.
CO2 emissions from car production in the EU
European car makers have reduced total CO2 emissions from production by 31% since 2005, as this interactive chart shows.
VOC emissions from car production in the EU
The amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC) emitted per passenger car produced has been cut by 47% by European car manufacturers since 2005.
Energy consumption during car production in the EU
European car makers have reduced the energy consumption of car production by 6% since 2005, as this interactive infographic shows.
Waste from car production in the EU
The total amount of waste generated during car production in the EU has been reduced by 2.2% since 2005, as this interactive chart shows.
New passenger cars in the EU by emissions classes
Almost a quarter of all new passenger cars sold in the European Union emit 95 grammes of CO2 per kilometre or less.
Average CO2 emissions of new cars in the EU, 2012-2022 trend
The average CO2 emissions from new passenger cars in the European Union are down by 16.6% since 2012.
About ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, or ACEA, unites Europe’s 14 major car, truck, van and bus makers.
We are the voice of the auto industry: a technological world leader and the backbone of the EU economy. Our members keep Europe on the move, providing diverse solutions for moving people and goods from A to B.
Together, we are progressing on the road to zero-emission and zero-fatality transport. We are addressing major technology shifts and the changing mobility needs of Europeans.
ACEA is working towards a new era of mobility, where all Europeans can access affordable transport solutions that are:
- Green & Clean
- Smart & Efficient
- Safe & Reliable
Our aim is to drive Europe’s mobility transformation – while at the same time ensuring that the auto industry remains a strong Global & Competitive player.
